Landscape Trailer

[Doc - Riverside]

I'm going to purchase a landscape trailer to haul my small Kubota tractor around. The trailer has a metal mesh ramp to drive up on to it. As a secondary usage I may haul the Spyder RS with it from time to time. I'm wondering if the nose will hit when using the ramp to load/unload. Does anyone have a landscape trailer with a ramp they use to haul their spyder RS?

The Spyder fits perfectly on my snowmobile trailer but loading and unloading is impossible because the nose hits the trailer deck when trying to drive on and off the trailer. The tilt is too steep. This is one of my complaints about the Spyder actually. The nose could be almost as it now but if the lower portion were cut and/or shaped a bit differently the trailer loading/unloading options would be better.

See if you can find the same trailer except with a 4 inch drop down axle. Spyder loads just fine with no extra rams to haul around.

 

[captblack]

I use 2 2x6 boards, 3' long as mini ramps. I put the metal ends on them that you can get at Lowes, etc. I stuck a bold through about 3/4 of the length to drop down through the mesh of the ramp. It works great and stays still when I drive on it. When done, I toss them in the back of the truck and close the gate.

Using these makes sure that it doesn't matter where you park ...

 

[CapNCrunch]

I use a "landscape" trailer for my RT S SE-5

I'm going to purchase a landscape trailer to haul my small Kubota tractor around. The trailer has a metal mesh ramp to drive up on to it. As a secondary usage I may haul the Spyder RS with it from time to time. I'm wondering if the nose will hit when using the ramp to load/unload. Does anyone have a landscape trailer with a ramp they use to haul their spyder RS?

The Spyder fits perfectly on my snowmobile trailer but loading and unloading is impossible because the nose hits the trailer deck when trying to drive on and off the trailer. The tilt is too steep. This is one of my complaints about the Spyder actually. The nose could be almost as it now but if the lower portion were cut and/or shaped a bit differently the trailer loading/unloading options would be better.

I've been using a landscape trailer since 2011. The angle of the loading ramp (tail gate) is dependent on the contour of the ground. If the nose wants to drag, when loading, try using a 2X4 or 4X4 under the lip to elevate the gate just a little. That always works for me. So far, no problem.
CapNCrunch : =)

 

[TexAmRider]

Nose Hits or bottoms out

Having trailered lowered cars for years I'll have to say some of you are doing it backwards. :dontknow:

Use your 2x10 boards under the back tires of your tow vehicle to lower the back of your trailer!

Works awesome. :thumbup:


If need be add 2 boards on top of each other, much easier than adding them at the trailer ramp.

I simply turned my trailer hitch upside down and turned the ball joint over for extra lift. Probably wouldn't want to do this with a heavy load, but no more than is on my trailer, no problem. no boards.

 

[SNOOPY]

I simply turned my trailer hitch upside down and turned the ball joint over for extra lift. Probably wouldn't want to do this with a heavy load, but no more than is on my trailer, no problem. no boards.

Thats cool, I just don't like messin w the hitch or receiver, like it to stay where I use it towing. Then a couple boards in the back of the truck is easy enough for me to throw under the rear tires.

 

[Deanna777]

Thanks everyone. As I was looking at the trailer today I was thinking some short 2x shims under the front tires might work. You guys have confirmed this

Raising the front of the trailer to max height should probably help as well.

Guess the next step is to spend the $..................the hard part.

Rob: Check with Blueknight911 about the ramps, and trailer. Send him a pm. Deanna777

 

[Deanna777]

I know I am going off the topic, but try using " Tie Down Ratchet Strap " The Tie Down Ratchet Strap really works, mike (blueknight911) used that to hold my spyder on the Snowmobile trailer. My spyder did not move. You can Pm me for more info. Yes, it has been posted on this website. Deanna777

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MORE LIFT

My trailer tongue jack did not lift enough. The nose of the Spyder still hit the ramp. I guess it depends on the amount of lift on the jack and length of the ramp.

Just put some blocks of wood under the jack before you lower it !!!!!! :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:................Mike :thumbup:

 

[Spyder4Tess]

Just put some blocks of wood under the jack before you lower it !!!!!! :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:................Mike :thumbup:

That's what I was gonna say.
And leave the trailer hooked up to the reciever.